Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Air Force Maj. Gen. Wendy Masiello, for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assignment as director, Defense Contract Management Agency, Fort Lee, Va. Masiello is currently serving as deputy assistant secretary for contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh announced on March 31 the following assignments: